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Thursday October 11, 2012

At a loss for what to eat at each lunch-time or bored to death
with your usual choice of sandwich? Check out some of the following
lunch ideas. Choosing a healthy nutrient-packed lunch can go a long
way to help you avoid that mid-afternoon slump (along with a good
night's sleep!), boost your afternoon brain power and help you
avoid the temptation of joining in the daily afternoon biscuit
ritual.

Alternative lunch
options

Occasionally trying an alternative to a sandwich may help to
boost the nutrient levels of your diet. Try some of the following
suggestions:

Boil 50g quinoa grains for 10 minutes. Drain under cold water.
Add chopped cubes of cucumber and beetroot, sliced spring onions,
sliced chicory, a handful of trimmed mange-tout and some chopped
parsley. Add some of your favourite salad leaves and sprinkle with
a small handful of raw nuts such as hazelnuts, cashews,
almonds.

Don't forget the mid-afternoon snack

Remember that eating 'little and often' is one of the best ways
to eat. So don't wait until tea-time before you get your next food
fix. If you do this, your blood sugar levels will usually drop to a
low level, leaving you feeling lethargic in the afternoon and at
risk of indulging in the mid-afternoon treat box at work! Be
prepared with a healthy supply of snacks, ready to combat any
afternoon hunger pangs.

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Monday June 25, 2012

Fort Regent gym will be challenging you to The Active 8
ultra-fit challenge throughout July and August.

If you want to improve or test your current fitness levels you
must complete the challenge of 8 exercises back to back with little
or no rest as many times as you can over this 8 week
period.

Start and finish this timed challenge at the gym desk whenever
you are feeling up to it, gym staff will be on hand to demonstrate
the correct technique for the exercises and generally encourage you
to complete this task which consists of press ups, sit ups, chins,
squats, lunges, rowing, cycling and running.

The time to aim for is 20 minutes, great for lunchtime
workouts.

A leader board will be displayed at the gym reception to
incentivise participants.

If you feel up to the challenge ask for further information at
Fort Regent Active gym and activate your energy levels this
summer.